High-Level IT Audit Leader for Global Technology Services

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada State Street Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled High-Level IT Audit Leader for our Global Technology Services team. As an integral part of State Street's Corporate Audit Division, you will play a critical role in leading audit engagements focused on Information Technology within the GTS Business Unit.

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT audit and experience in leading teams through all aspects of the audit process, including planning, assessments, testing, and reporting.

Responsibilities
  • Plan, oversee, and execute audits according to the Division's risk-based audit methodology, other internal standards, and industry practices.
  • Supervise and direct the execution of risk and control assessments, along with the effective and efficient testing of key controls.
  • Review audit workpapers to ensure execution in line with internal standards and that conclusions are properly supported.
  • Draft audit reports that clearly communicate overall conclusion, including key risks, identified issues, and their root cause, and impact on overall business strategy.
  • Work in partnership with business area management to communicate expectations and manage any project issues that may arise during the audit engagement.
  • Evaluate potential and identified issues, escalating them to senior management timely and working with business management to develop and negotiate solutions.
  • Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of assigned areas of responsibility, including key technology, products, organizational activities, regulatory environment, and global footprint.
  • Establish and maintain strong and effective client relationships with business management across the lines of defense and assist management in understanding and implementing/maintaining internal control principles.
  • Contribute to change initiatives through active participation in working groups and adoption of practices in day-to-day responsibilities.
Requirements
  • A high degree of professionalism with proven history of providing effective leadership to diverse teams.
  • The ability to manage complexity, effectively prioritize multiple tasks, and work independently in non-routine situations and in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize understanding of business processes into value-added feedback on risk and control environment.
  • Proven ability to research, interpret, and apply regulatory requirements.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
  • University degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; or, an advanced degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or Systems Engineering preferred.
  • Preferred professional certification(s): CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CISM.
  • 5+ years' experience executing or auditing the following technology-related areas: Financial services operational processes and technology, Automated business process controls, Enterprise security controls frameworks, etc.
Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $180,000 per year, based on experience, plus excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

About Us

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people.


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